Boards, Committees & Commissions

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides advice and recommendations to City Administration and Council on strategies to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of services, programs, facilities and other infrastructure to ensure they are accessible and barrier-free.

• Estimated time: 3 to 6 hours/month
• Citizen Members: 11
• Council Members: 0
• Remuneration: No

Audit & Finance Committee

The Audit & Finance Committee provides advice and recommendations to City Administration and Council on annual financial planning, program and facility proposals, and debt management with respect to the Internal Audit Charter, audit processes, the External Auditor and audit reporting.

• Estimated time: 2 to 6 hours/month
• Citizen Members: 3
• Council Members: 4
• Remuneration: No

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners provides civilian oversight and governance for the Regina Police Service (RPS). It serves as the link between Regina residents and the RPS and is responsible for guiding the direction, policy, priorities and long-term plans, including the annual Police budget.

• Estimated time: 5 to 10 hours/month
• Citizen Members: 4
• Council Members: 3
• Remuneration: Yes

Board of Revision

The Board of Revision hears appeals against property tax assessments and local improvement assessments. There is an adjudication process which includes hearings where the appellant and City Administration provide evidence and argue their case before the Board. After the hearing, the Board provides its final written decision to all parties.

• Estimated time: 8 to 16 hours/week during appeal season, plus 3 to 5 hours/week for decision writers
• Citizen Members: 9
• Council Members: 0
• Remuneration: Yes

City Centre Core Development Advisory Committee

The City Centre Core Development Advisory Committee aligns the priorities, actions, and efforts of: City of Regina, Regina Downtown Business Improvement District Board, Regina Warehouse Business Improvement District Board, and Regina Exhibition Association Limited.

The Committee guides a collaborative approach between stakeholders, reviews planning applications for projects within the City Centre Core area where unresolved concerns have been identified, and works to find suitable solutions.

• Estimated time: 2 to 6 hours/month
• Citizen Members: 3
• Council Members: 9
• Remuneration: No

Development Appeals Board

The Development Appeals Board hears appeals for relaxations of the Zoning Bylaw. The process includes hearings where the appellant and City Administration provide evidence and argue their case before the Board with respect to a zoning matter. After the hearing, the Board provides its final written decision to all parties.

• Estimated time: 3 to 5 hours/month
• Citizen Members: 5
• Council Members: 0
• Remuneration: Yes

Regina Airport Authority

The Regina Airport Authority is responsible for all operational and financial management of the Regina Airport. In addition, they are responsible for the management, development and operation of the Airport Properties in a safe, secure, efficient, and financially viable manner to foster long-term success.

• Estimated time: N/A
• Citizen Members: 4
• Council Members: 0
• Remuneration: No

Regina Appeal Board

The Regina Appeal Board hears appeals related to community standards and property maintenance orders. It could also include appeals for the refusal/revocation of licenses for taxis, tow trucks, vehicles for hire and body rub establishments. The adjudication process includes hearings where the appellant and City Administration provide evidence and argue their case before the Board. After the hearing, the Board provides its final written decision to all parties.

• Estimated time: 3 to 5 hours/month
• Citizen Members: 5
• Council Members: 0
• Remuneration: Yes

Regina Downtown Business Improvement District Board (RDBID)

RDBID encourages the development of a vibrant and prosperous downtown by improving the appearance and image of the district, promoting and marketing the district, and undertaking various initiatives and projects that facilitate the ongoing rejuvenation and redevelopment.

• Estimated time: 2 to 6 hours/month
• Citizen Members: 15
• Council Members: 1
• Remuneration: No

Regina Planning Commission

The Regina Planning Commission advises and makes recommendations to City Council regarding community development, including policies, programs and services. This could include discretionary use applications, the designation of heritage properties and districts, rail relocation matters, long-term planning items and policy and guidelines for the naming of streets, City facilities and parks.

• Estimated time: 4 hours/month
• Citizen Members: 8
• Council Members: 3
• Remuneration: No

Regina Public Library Board

The Regina Public Library Board is responsible for the general management, operations, regulations and control of public libraries and sets policy for the management of the public libraries within the community.

• Estimated time: 3 to 5 hours/month
• Citizen Members: 7
• Council Members: 1
• Remuneration: Yes

Regina Warehouse Business Improvement District Board (RWBID)

RWBID encourages the development of a vibrant and prosperous Old Warehouse district by improving the area’s appearance and image, promoting and marketing the area, and undertaking initiatives and projects that facilitate the ongoing rejuvenation and redevelopment.

• Estimated time: 2 to 6 hours/month
• Citizen Members: 10
• Council Members: 1
• Remuneration: No